I was painfully shy growing up. So much so that it affected me in school. I don't want my daughter to be the same way. I know you can't really change a person's personality but, is there anything I can do to help her from being too shy? She is 2 1/2 by the way.
2007-08-04 12:52:35 · 13 answers · asked by Darcy 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
When it comes time for her to ask someone for something, don't be answering for her. Let her be her own person. I know she is still young, but when she's older, don't try to baby her.
2007-08-04 12:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jill S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi amynikki,
The best way is to model the behavior that you want her to copy. Be an example of the kind of woman you want her to become. She may not end up being how you would prefer that she be. She may have her own agenda when it comes to shaping her personality. Kids are like that. Sometimes they're kind of unpredictable.
Find her some little girl friends and invite them over. Have a tea party or something. Bake a cake & let them help you. Spend time with them, showing them how to interact with each other.
2007-08-04 20:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing you can do about it. I was super shy when i was a kid also and my mom would try to make me be a little outgoing but it didn't work. She put me in dance classes and acting classes so i would not be shy but still it didn't work. As i got older i became less shy and went back to acting school by choice and I lacked shyness even more. But she can only change on her own but you can always encourage her to be a little more outgoing.
2007-08-04 19:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sammy B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Okay, you being shy...should know especially how it feels when people try to push you to do something. I was shy & I never liked it. I think every child @ that age goes through a shy period. You should try getting on Ivilliage it's a good websight to talk to other young mothers. To see what progress thev'e made with such things. I would not push her too much though.
2007-08-04 21:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Animalfriend 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I joined a musical when I was in highs chool
it's my opinion that getting into something like that (something that makes you get up in front of everyone and sing/act/dance) is a great way to get rid of shyness. plus the drama world is full of people who will stop shyness.
2007-08-04 20:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Push her to be more outgoing.
You can change someone's personality, not fully, but you can make a shy person more outgoing. Your actual personality doesn't stick til like your mid 20's.
2007-08-04 20:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you build her self esteem, she'll have more confidence in herself. You might want to read a couple books on "building your child's self esteem". There are many, many ways to do so, some as simple as putting her art work in a frame on the wall.
2007-08-04 20:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Provide plenty of social opportunities for her, but do not push her into anything because that could backlash.
2007-08-05 11:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shyness is fear. Fear of rejection, embarrassment, etc. You cannot stop her from being afraid, but you can help her to be more courageous.
2007-08-04 20:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by phil8656 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Have her be around other children while she is young
2007-08-04 21:22:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋